THE NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL 2019
It has been the hottest Carnival ever, with temperatures above 30 degree.More than just a street party, the Carnival was first held in 1959 in response to a series of…
Il Gioco del Ponte, Pisa, 2019
Commonly known for the Piazza dei Miracoli and The Leaning Tower, Pisa remains a town rich in culture, historical sites, and traditions. The month of June offers a number of…
Saint George’s Festival, Lalibela
Our visit to Lalibela happened to coincide with the celebration of Saint George at the Bete Giyorgis, one of the eleven rock-hewn monolithic churches, and pilgrimage site for the member…
The Addis Merkato, Ethiopia
Last week in Ethiopia we had the opportunity to visit the Addis Merkato, considered to be the largest open market in Africa. Initially overwhelmed by the hectic scene, chaos,…
THE NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL 2018
A few shots from The Notting Hill Carnival. The Jouvert, the Family day under a pouring rain, and the final parade day...
“Rialto no se toca”.The Rialto Market in Venice
Opened at the beginning of the 11th century, the Rialto Market has always been at the commercial heart of Venice, and has been supplying fresh fish and vegetables to the…
THE NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL 2017
An emotional Notting Hill Carnival this year, marked by poignant tributes to those who lost their life in the Grenfell tragedy. Nevertheless, it was a time to put aside the…
Bole Piroćanac,
Bole Pirocanac, a pottery maker in Belgrade, Serbia
Bosko Petrovic, called Bole - Piroćanac, was born in 1940, and has been working since the age of twelve. As many pottery masters in Serbia, he comes from Pirot, eastern…
The Shepherd’s Bush Market, West London – Now and Then
The Shepherds Bush Market is more than hundred years old street market and historical landmark within the West London community. Intrigued by the vibrancy and multicultural dimension of this community…
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